Indesit GSF4100 User Manual

Freezer

Instructions for
installation and use

Upright Freezer

Instructions for installation and use

Safety - a good habit to get into.

ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and
elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 -

02.06.89).

1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if
protected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the
rain and whether is exceedingly dangerous.

2. The appliance should be used only by adults and
exclusively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the
instructions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances
should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this
product.

3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.

4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this
appliance by connecting it to the power supply with
extensions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has

been installed between two cabinets, make sure that the
supply chord is not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath
a heavy object.

5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.

6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
Do not place ice cubes straight from the freezer into your
mouth as this may result in burns.

7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen­eral switch in your home).

8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when
playing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a
lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children.

9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter
entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you resolve
the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do
not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the
internal components.

10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact
one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the
connections are made using special terminals and in others
a special tool must be used to access the connections.

Installation

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there­fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:

- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;

- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.

Away from Heat

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.

Level

The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjustable
feet located in front can be used to level the appliance.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer
will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising
out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets
or adapters.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate

located within the freezer

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Before making the electrical connection ...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti­cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert­ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func­tions properly.

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Electrical connection

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug
that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate
use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions
below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re­fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.

Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (“E”)

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour
that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest
Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either:

- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval
or:

- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the
pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into
a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alter-

native plug:

Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or

or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red.

GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body
and dispose of it as described above.

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